And discover a side to Preston you never knew existed by flicking though our best archive pictures of the once-bustling Church Street. Sitting at the heart of the city, the thoroughfare has experienced something of a renaissance of late, so indulge in a spot of nostalgia and remember what it was like back in the day...
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21. 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s Church Street in Preston
There is little information given with this picture of Church Street, Preston, but it looks to have been taken in the 1970s. Do you recognise any of the shops? Photo: RETRO
22. 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s Church Street in Preston
The former Odeon cinema on Church Street, Preston, standing alongside Tokyo Jo's nightclub in 1995. Both buildings have now been demolished following a devastating fire last year Photo: RETRO
23. 1960s, 1970s, 1980s Church Street in Preston
In the centre of this image from the 1930s you can see Hall's pet shop, which was housed in Jamieson's Buildings on Church Street, Preston Photo: RETRO
24. 1960s, 1970s, 1980s Church Street in Preston
Another undated photograph of some of the shops found on Church Street - including butchers Mark Williams & Sons Photo: RETRO